Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger (Sshe) Market Analysis Europe, APAC, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa - US, China, Germany, Russia, Japan - Size and Forecast 2024-2028

Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger Market Size 2024-2028

The Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger market size is forecast to increase by USD 122.3 million at a CAGR of 5.76% between 2023 and 2028. Market growth hinges on several factors, including the operational advantages offered by scraped surface heat exchangers, the rising need within the meat and poultry processing sector, and the expanding demand for such heat exchangers in the APAC region. However, challenges abound for the market, including the presence of manufacturers in APAC offering low-cost alternatives, fluctuations in the prices of raw materials, and the prevalence of counterfeit products. Overcoming these obstacles requires strategic measures to maintain competitiveness, stabilize raw material costs, and combat the proliferation of counterfeit goods. By addressing these challenges effectively, the market can capitalize on its operational benefits and meet the increasing demand from the meat and poultry processing industry, particularly in the APAC region. This market research and growth report also includes an in-depth analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges. Furthermore, the report includes historic market data from 2018 to 2022.

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Customer Landscape

The report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It also includes key purchase criteria and the drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies from 2024 to 2028. 

Market Segmentation 

Product Segment Analysis

The processed food segment will contribute a major share of the market's growth during the forecast period. Abrasive surface food exchangers play an important role in the production of processed foods. They are used to heat, cool, crystallize, pasteurize, and evaporate food to make it suitable for consumption.  All these factors fuel the growth of the global market during the forecast period.Based on end-user, the market has been segmented into processed food, bakery, dairy, fats and oils, and others.

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The processed food processed food segment was valued at USD 66.10 million in 2018. The processed food segment was the largest revenue-contributing segment and it is expected to retain its position during the forecast period. Processed foods include canned and frozen fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, quick service restaurants (QSR), and fine dining.

Regional Analysis

Europe is estimated to contribute 34% to the growth by 2028. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends, drivers, and challenges that are expected to shape the market during the forecast period.  

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Europe dominates the global market in terms of both production capacity and demand. Several major players in the market originate from this region. Replacing existing and old scraped ones with new and efficient ones may drive the market in the region. Countries such as UK, Germany, and France are the largest contributors to the market in this region.  

Market Dynamics

The Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger (SSHE) market plays a critical role in industries such as food, chemical, and pharmaceutical, where efficient heat transfer and product handling are paramount. SSHEs are designed with scraper blades within a double pipe configuration to handle viscous or fouling fluids like salad dressings, chocolate, peanut butter, and ice cream. These devices utilize rotating scraper or blade technology to maintain high heat transfer efficiency while mitigating issues like fouling or scaling on heat transfer surfaces. Advancements in technology have improved energy efficiency and hygienic design, enhancing cleanability and sanitary performance crucial for pumpable food products and pharmaceutical slurries. The market offers solutions for retrofitting existing systems with genuine spare parts and coatings to prolong equipment life and optimize overall heat transfer efficiency. Control systems integrated with SSHEs ensure precise mixing and agitation, managing high-temperature gradients and particulate-laden fluids effectively. As industries demand higher standards in production, SSHEs continue to evolve as integral components in thermal processing applications.

Key Market Driver

Operational benefits associated are the key factor driving the growth of the market. There are several operational advantages to using a face-faced heat exchanger compared to a conventional heat exchanger. A shaved surface heat exchanger can transfer more heat than a conventional one. They intensively mix liquids, increasing the amount of liquid in direct contact with equipment. A larger volume improves the heat transfer rate and reduces the required surface area.

Further, when compared with conventional heat exchangers, scraped surface heat exchangers produce thicker, stickier, and more viscous materials, which contain particulate matter and require a certain degree of crystallization. They can also be used in applications where fouling reduces heat transfer rates or when viscous fluids have low heat transfer rates. Thus, the operational benefits are driving the global market in focus during the forecast period.

Significant Market Trends

Technological advances in design are the primary trend in the global SSHE market growth. They are designed to ensure maximum efficiency while exchanging heat with minimal energy loss. For this reason, several market players are investing in the potential development of geothermal resources and are active in the field of geothermal energy conversion. For this reason, mid-to-low temperature geothermal resources have been considered for several years. A key component of a geothermal power plant (based on the ORC cycle) is therefore the heat exchanger.

Moreover, several types of heat exchangers are required for the operation of an ORC plant. For instance, in the recovery heat exchangers that are used in plants, the operating fluid evaporates. Therefore, several technological advances in the design are expected to positively influence the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Major Market Challenge

The presence of manufacturers in APAC that offer low-cost products is a major challenge to the growth of the global SSHE market. Several industries in APAC are investing in energy-efficient machinery and solutions. Due to the cost-sensitive nature of end-users, suppliers of faced heat exchangers are looking to establish relationships with suppliers of sub-components at competitive prices. Several APAC Companies offering face-faced heat exchangers have launched products in the US and Europe. With cheap labor and abundant resources available, APAC suppliers are now able to offer cost-effective scraped surface heat exchangers.

Moreover, China and Japan are also major producers of face-faced heat exchangers. Hence, several Companies in the Americas and Europe have not been able to consolidate their presence in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, which are growing markets. The global companies must adopt horizontal integration through M and A to grow in these markets. However, the presence of manufacturers in APAC that offer low-cost products is a challenge to the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Who are the Major Market Companies?

Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.

Armstrong Engineering Associates: The company offers scraped surface heat exchanger solutions such as Armstrong Chemtec continuous scraped surface heat exchangers.

SPX Flow: The company offers scraped surface heat exchanger solutions such as Votator II Horizontal Scraped Surface Heat Exchangers.

We also have detailed analyses of the market’s competitive landscape and offer information on 15 market Companies, including:

• Armfield Ltd.
• Alfa Laval
• Aurum Process Technology SL
• Exchanger Industries Ltd.
• Gemak
• Gerstenberg Services AS
• GPE Process Equipment
• Gpi De Gouwe
• Holland Applied Technologies
• JH Stalindustri AS
• KNM Group Berhad
• LaGrange Products Inc.
• EMA Europe S.R.O.
• Proxes GmbH
• RONO Maschinenbau GmbH

Technavio report provides an in-depth analysis of the market and its players through combined qualitative and quantitative data. The analysis classifies Companies into categories based on their business approaches, including pure-play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified. Companies are specially categorized into dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak, based on their quantitative data analysis. 

Segment Overview

The market growth and trends research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD million " for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.

• Product Outlook
  • Rotating tubular
  • Rotating plate
  • Reciprocating tubular

• End-User Outlook
  • Processed food
  • Bakery
  • Dairy
  • Fats and oils
  • Others

• Region Outlook
  • North America
    • The U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • The U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
    • Rest of Europe
  • APAC
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Chile
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

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Market Analyst Overview

The market is vital for the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, featuring advanced technology advancements in scraper blade designs. These exchangers use inner pipes and shaft mechanisms to handle process streams containing crystals or slurries. Components like springs and valve replacement parts ensure efficient operation, while spare/replacement parts and coatings like polishing maintain longevity. SSHEs, integral in thermal processing, enhance heat transfer efficiency through scraped surface technology, making them essential for applications requiring precise temperature control and product consistency in challenging environments. Scraped surface heat exchangers (SSHEs) are crucial for efficiently handling process stream containing slurry, ensuring optimal coating distribution within inner pipe.

Further, the market caters primarily to industries handling viscous foods and process fluids such as shortenings and slurries containing inorganic salts. Utilizing scraped surface technology, these exchangers feature inner pipes and advanced heat transfer surfaces to manage heat transfer coefficients and mitigate fouling-related heat transfer resistance. They are crucial for applications where maintaining precise temperature gradients on heating surfaces is essential for optimal product quality. SSHEs play a key role in ensuring efficient heat exchange and consistency in processing sticky substances like fondant, effectively removing boundary layers and handling fresh material across various industrial sectors. Advanced coatings enhance durability and performance, making SSHEs indispensable in demanding thermal processing environments.

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What are the Key Data Covered in this Market Research Report?

• CAGR of the market during the forecast period
• Detailed information on factors that will drive the market growth and forecasting of the market between 2023 and 2027
• Precise estimation of the size of the market size and its contribution to the parent market
• Accurate predictions about upcoming market trends and analysis and changes in consumer behavior
• Growth of the market industry across Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa
• Thorough market growth analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about vendors
• Comprehensive market analysis and report on the factors that will challenge the market research and growth of market companies

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